Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Minnesota and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Grand Marais, Grand Portage, and Tofte. In 2025 it served 4,328 patients, down 1.2% from 4,379 in 2024. 6.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 28.3% across Minnesota health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,328Patients served, 2025
6.7%of patients uninsured
14.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,985Total accrued cost per patient
$698Cost per visit
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc compared with Minnesota and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc | Minnesota health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 13.1% | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 38.1% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 64.3% | 93.4% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.7% | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 14.5% | 42.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 36.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 42.4% | 14.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,985 | $1,755 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $698 | $542 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.8% | 54.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 64.6% | 38.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 58.6% | 48.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.4% | 64.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 13.8% | 29.7% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 56.4% | 63.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.3% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 97.0% | 84.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 65.7% | 75.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,230 |
| Dental | 315 |
| Mental health | 735 |
| Total clinic visits | 18,494 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,328 | $2,985 | 6.7% | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 4,379 | $2,683 | 6.3% | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 4,410 | $2,519 | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 4,368 | $2,243 | 6.0% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | 4,175 | $2,067 | 6.0% | 16.2% |
| 2020 | 4,005 | – | 6.7% | 16.3% |
| 2019 | 4,732 | – | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 4,872 | – | 7.7% | 16.5% |
| 2017 | 4,860 | – | 7.1% | 17.4% |
| 2016 | 4,888 | – | 8.9% | 17.2% |
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